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Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL SWA RS SEWING MACHINE MODELS 385 1158180 or 385 1168180 ...

Page 2: ...pense for conditions beyond our control Advice on the operation and care of your machine is always available at your nearest Sears Retaif Store Please remember if you have questions about your machine or need parts and service always mention the model number and serial number when you inquire Kenmore Sewing Machine Record _n space prowded below the mode_ number and serial number of thls appliance ...

Page 3: ... I 0_11 Thread Your Needle 10 Pick Up Your Bobbin Thread 11 Adjust the Top Thread Tension t2_13 Stitch Selector t3 Reverse Stitch Control 14 Starting To Sew t4 3 LEARN THE STITCHES Straight Stitches 15_16 Stratght Stitch 15 Use the Seam Guides 15 Turn a Square Corner 15 Use the Darning Plate 16 Topstltching 16 Left Needle Position 16 Darning 17 Zigzag Stitches 18_20 Basic Zigzag 18 Satin Stitch 18...

Page 4: ...ther optuon _ buy a Carrying Case then your Kenmore goes anywhere can be stored any where Locate and Identify the Parts Take up Lever Bobbin Winding Tension Disc Top Thread Tension Control Face Cover Plate Thread Cutter Needle Plate Upper Thread Gutde Shuttle Cover Extensi Table on Accessory storage box Thread Spool Pin Bobbin W_nding Spindle Reverse Stitch Control Stitch Selector ...

Page 5: ...dentify the Accessories Hand Wheel Auto Clutch Knob Light and Power SwiIch Plug Connector Presser Foot Nomenclature Ptate Foot Control Needle C_amp Screw Presser Foot Lever Free Arm Bobbin Needle set _Large screw driver f Small screw driver Zippertoot Darning p_ ...

Page 6: ...sw_tch 4 Push the light and power switch to turn on the power and sewing light SAFETY FEATURE Your machine wifl not operate unless the light power switch is turned on f you are interrupted or stop sewing turn off the light power swttch to prevent injury to children Foot Control Use Foot control The foot control regulates the speed at which you sew To increase speed gently press down with the ball ...

Page 7: ...ormal up posJlJon High pos_t_or posllton P position J The Presser Foot Lever raises and lowers your presser foot You can raise it about 1 4 higher than the normal up position for easy removal of the presser foot or to help you place heavy fabrics under the presser foot You don t need a pmr of smssors to cut the thread after you finish sewing Just use the handy thread cutter Puif the threads to _en...

Page 8: ...correct presser foot for the stitch you wish to sew To change the various presser feet raise the presser bar to its highest position by lifting the presser foot lever Loosen the presser foot thumb screw choose the proper foot insert from the bottom Tighten the screw using the large screw driver to make certain the foot is secure Choose Your Needle and Thread To Change Your Needle Flat side away fr...

Page 9: ...atiste Dimltv Chiffon Silks Fine Lace Organza Crepe Taffeta Voile Organdy Medium We ght Cotton Cotton Blends Percafe Gingham Shantung Pique Seersucker Satin Knits Vinyl Su_tmgs Linen_ Wool Crape Leather Medium Heavy Weight Corduroy Oen_rn Wool Sailcloth Wool Flannel Gabard ne Velvets_ Leather Heavy Weight Coatings Upholstery Cotton Duck Heavy Twills Canvas Decorative top stitching on all types Of ...

Page 10: ...er by pulling down the embossed part on the left side of the cover Rinse needle to its highest posit_on by rotating hand wheel toward you To remove bobbin case from shut tie pull open latch of bobbin case Pull bobbin case straight out of shuttle Wind the Bobbin Release clutch by turning the clutch knob inside the hand wheel toward you to stop the needle from moving while you winding the bobbin ...

Page 11: ...p off end of thread k Wind thread until winder stops Push bobbin winding spindle to the lef_ and clip thread Remove bobbin Turn clutch knob away from you while holding hand wheel for normal sewing operation Insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Case ii Place bobbin in bobbin case making sure thread feeds clock w_se and ts coming from bobbin as shown Pull thread through slot of case as shown Pull threa...

Page 12: ...r foot lever Place spool on spool pin as shown with thread coming from the back of the spool 1 Draw thread into thread guide using both hands 2 3 4 5 NOTE While holding thread near spool draw thread down into the tension area and then around the check spring holder Firmly draw thread up and through take up lever from right to left Draw thread down and slip tt into needle bar thread guide Thread ne...

Page 13: ...oth threads under and to the back of the presser foot leaving 4 to 6 inches of thread clear If you cannot pick up bobbin thread by following steps gtven above then check 1 Is needle threaded from front to back 2 ls thread tangled around needle 3 Are 3 to 4 inches of thread coming from the shuttle 4 Is thread from shuttle tangled 5 Is bobbin properly Lnstalled in the bobbin case 6 ls the machine th...

Page 14: ...ad tension the higher the number the tighter the top th read Choose the Correct Tenslon The best tension will depend on the stiffness and thickness of the fabric the number of fabric layers the type of stitch The top thread is too loose o The top thread appears on the underside o the _abr_e Tension _s too loose The top thread shows through the bottom of the fabric The bottom side of the stitch wil...

Page 15: ...ble on together on the bottom side of the bottom side ol top side of tabr_cs fabric and wit be tabric wtthout causing pulled ekmost excessive puckering or together causing the bobbin thread to show on the top stde Results vary with labrlc_ thread and sew ng conditions SECTION 2 PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Stitch Selector Model 11681 Stitch W_ i_ Selector __ The stitch selector control not only...

Page 16: ... have been drawn about 4 inches to the rear of the machine Hold on to threads during the sewing of the first 3 or 4 stitches of the seam 3 Test the machine stitch on a scrap of fabric you plan to use The fabric should be double thickness Adjust the machine for the length of stitch and tension suitable to your fabric 4 Fabric should be placed under the presser foot with the bulk of the material to ...

Page 17: ...lv Do not force the fabric or try to pull it tight 7 At the end of the seam you may want to reverse to lock the st tch 8 Raise the presser foot and remove the fabric 9 Cut the threads Use the Seam Guides The seam guides on the needle plate are there to help you measure seam wldth The lines are I 8 apart with the 518 and 718 lines marked Turn a Square Corner I g J To turn a square corner 5 8 from t...

Page 18: ...ng plate in the following ways Darning P 1Z7 Topstitching Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector I Top thread tens on control 2 to 6 Straight foot Zigzag foot The Stitch and Its Uses Topstitching emphasizes the lines of your garment and keeps seams and edges flat and crisp Accent sutts or blouses with one or two rows of topst_tching around the outer edges of cuffs lapels or collars Here s How 1 2 ...

Page 19: ... through the fabric by holding the top thread and taking one stitch at the spot where you wish to start darning Lower the presser bar and sew at a stow speed Move the fabric back and forth slowly until you have covered the darning area Turn the fabric half turn and sew another layer of stitching over the first layer If your fabric Js thin or badly damaged use a separate piece of fabric under the h...

Page 20: ...Stitch and Its Uses The zigzag stitch _s one of the most common and most versatile stitches on your machine It can be a utility stitch for hemming overcasting mending and darning it can also be used to decorate with trims and cut out work or as a decorative stitch Satin Stitch Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Top thread tension control to 4 Zigzag foot The Stitch and Its Uses The Satin stitc...

Page 21: ...interfacing 3 Draw the letters on the fabric with tailor s chalk 4 If using paper carefully remove it when you have finished sewing o Bar Tacking Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Top thread tension control I to 4 Zigzag foot This stitch is similar to a very short satin stitch and Is used to reinforce points of strain such as corners or pockets and straps on lingerie Sew 4 to 6 zigzag stitche...

Page 22: ... thread tension control 1 to 4 Zigzag foot _ J The Stitch and Its Uses The three step zigzag is a combination zigzag and straight stitch You may use the three step zigzag everywhere you would use the basic zigzag stitch tt has more strength elasticity and is flatter than a regular zigzag The three step zigzag stitch is especial ly useful for mending sewing patches smoothfy and securely repairing s...

Page 23: ...nd pro NOTE For tight wetght fabrics you may need a double ford 3 Fold the materiaJ wrong side out on the edge to be stitched as shown leaving 1 4 of the finished hem edge showing 4 Ptace garment under presser foot in such a manner that straight stitches wi l be sewn on extended edge The zigzag stitch should _ust catch the fold of the garment 5 After hemming press both sides of the finished hem Th...

Page 24: ...troJ 1 to 4 Zigzag foot Lace adds a fanciful femimne touch to blouses and lingerie Table linens and pillows become more elegant when trimmed with lace Turn raw edge of fabric under at least 1 2 Place face underneath and top stitch using stretch blind hem stitch Trim excess fabric close to stitching 22 ...

Page 25: ...pper foot Zipper teeth Zipper tape To Sew 1 Fold back the _eft seam allowance as shown 2 Turn under the right seam allow ance to form a 1 8 fold 3 P ace the zipper teeth next to the t 8 fold and pin in place 4 To sew the left side of the zipper set the zipper foot on the left side of the needle 5 Lower the z pper foot on the right side at the bottom of the z_pper so that the need e p_erces the fol...

Page 26: ... Foot can a_so be used to make cording for slip covers etc Cover a cord with a str_p ot b_as eb_ c and sew as shown NOTE Use Low Bar Sewing Machine ZIPPER FOOT 6757 for invJsibJe z_pper and cording which can be obtained at any Sears reta_ store 11 To sew the right slde of the zip per set the z_pper foot on the right side of the needle 12 Stitch across and below the bot tom of the zipper 13 Turn th...

Page 27: ...cks on blouses and lingerie F Here s How 1 For best effect you may need to tighten the top thread tension slightly allow the needle to just clear the folded edge of the fabric when it z gzags 2 If you sew rows of shelt stitches space the rows 1 2 apart You can sew She Stitch on knits or soft silky wovens in any direction SECTION Box Stitching Model 11681 only Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector...

Page 28: ...ifferent sizes or kinds of thread Bent or blunt needle Loose presser foot Fabric very sheer or very soft Choose correct s_ze needle for thread and fabric Rethread machine Tighten upper thread tension Do not pull fabric guide it gently Reset presser foot Rewind bobbin Replace needle plate or polish off burrs completely Do not pullfabric guide it gently Choose correct size needle for thread and fabr...

Page 29: ... Start to stitch at a medium speed Rethread machine Loosen upper thread tension Choose correct size needle for thread and fabric Insert new needle Replace shuttle or polish off burrs completely Replace needle plate or polish off burrs completely Breaking Bobbin Thread Improper bobbin case threading Check bobbin case threading Lint in bobbin case or shuttle Clean bobbin case and shuttle Darning pla...

Page 30: ...r machine operates at _ts best you need to keep the essential parts clean at all times The feed dogs and shuttle race areas can attract dust and lint Your machine can become slugg sh or knock loudly if a thread is caught Check and clean those areas about every three months under normal use tf you sew frequently clean more often Clean the Feed Dogs Follow these directions Unplug the machine Remove ...

Page 31: ...with a lint brush 4 Put a drop of oil on the center pm of the shuttle and shuttle race Do not over oil Shuttle driver Lever_ Shuttle Race L Oil here Clean the shuttle race area Lever Pomted To Replace Shuttle Assembly 1 Shuttle Race Cover Posmon shuttle race as illustrated so that shuttle driver is forming half moon on the left side of the machine 2 Hold shuttle by center pin and position shuttle ...

Page 32: ...otherwise it may stain fabric Kenmore sewing machine oil is available at your nearest Sears retail store NOTE Unp ug the machine before oiling Remove needle and put needle bar in full down position Oil behind the Face Cover Plate and under the Arm Cover Plate e Oil the Underside Face cover plate Armcover plate Shuttle cover Open face cover plate andlor remove arm cover plate by loosening up top sc...

Page 33: ...18 t9 47 6510 6862 1939 813404013 655t 6552 6553 6554 652508002 650802003 735503007 6870 593401008 6757 135 6864 6797 802424O04 820832005 41669 6889 _35801008 Shuttle Bobbin case Bobbin box with 10 bobbins Bobbin winder rubber ring No 11 Stretch fabric needles BLU No 1 Single needles ORG No 14 Single needles RED No 16 Single needles PUR No 18 Single needles GRN Needle clamp with screw Straight sti...

Page 34: ... brush 3I M Monogramming 19 N Needle 3 6_7 31 Needle clamp screw 3 6 31 Needle plate 2 28 Needle thread and fabric chart 7 O Oiling 30 Overcasting stitch 20 P Parts list 31 Performance problems chart 26_27 Plug connector 3_4 Portable case 2 Power switch 4 Presser foot 3 Presser foot lever 3 5 R Replacing bobbin case 8_9 Reverse stitch control 2 t4 S Satin stitch foot 31 Satin stitch 18 Seam guides...

Page 35: ...e sewing machine including e ectromc components motor wiring switch and _ speed control FULL 90 DAY WARRANTY ON ALL PARTS AND MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS For 90 days from the date of purchase Sears will free of charge replace any parts and prowde mechanical serwce necessary for proper operation of the sewing machine except for normal maintenance WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE SEWING MAC...

Page 36: ...nclature plate on the back of your Sewing Machine See page 3 for location WHEN ORDERING REPAI R PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION MODEL NUMBER NAME OF ITEM PART DESCRIPTION If the parts you need are not stocked locally0 your order will be electronically transmitted to a Sears Repair Parts Distribution Center for handling SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO Chicago IL60684 U S A SEARS PARTS_ SOURCE 385 ...

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